An auto box simply does not allow the same tactile interaction that a manual affords. (evo.co.uk)
Your shift knob is a point of tactile interaction between your hand and the gear shifter, so it's important to have a shift knob that not only looks great, but also has a comfortable form with superior tactile feedback. (carid.com)
A particular feature of these behaviors is that they specifically require tactile interactions with the infant and that they are able to convey a series of somatosensory messages about feelings, pressure, temperature, softness, or pain (Underdown, 2009). (frontiersin.org)